Concentration is the ability to focus one’s attention on a specific task, eliminating both internal distractions (intrusive thoughts, emotions) and external ones (noise, solicitations).
Efficiency directly stems from this ability to remain focused on the objective by optimizing one’s physical and mental resources.
TOP® offer practical tools to quickly enter a state of concentration, maintain attention over time, and adjust one’s activation level according to the situation’s needs.
Whether it is passing an exam, making an important decision, performing a technical gesture, or competing, concentration and efficiency form an inseparable pair for performance.
Mental rehearsal involves mentally replaying an action or situation before performing it. It helps strengthen automatic responses, refine the precision of movements, and anticipate potential obstacles.
This technique is particularly useful in sports, highly technical professions, or high-stakes communication situations. When well executed, mental rehearsal (RM) activates the same neural networks as the actual action, which improves fluidity, confidence, and effectiveness when performing the task.
PMR involves clearly defining one’s objectives, structuring one’s actions, and anchoring a positive representation of success. By projecting a favorable scenario, it conditions the brain to seek solutions and mobilize necessary resources. It also allows one to project beyond their objective to prepare for what comes next.
Used regularly, PMR becomes a true performance lever: it strengthens motivation, develops self-efficacy, and helps maintain focus on the chosen direction despite obstacles.
Mental pre-activation is a short ritual that involves mentally preparing the key points of an upcoming action in a state of active vigilance. It helps mobilize one’s energy at the right moment, eliminate distractions, and focus attention on the essential aspects of the task.
It is particularly suitable before a public speaking engagement, an exam, an intervention, or a competition. Thanks to PAM, the individual fosters their ‘optimal state of functioning,’ ready to act with efficiency and precision.
DPP relies on breathing techniques, movements, internal dialogue, and mental representation that boost physical and mental energy. It is ideal for combating fatigue, regaining vitality, and boosting one’s effectiveness during a busy day.
In practice, it acts as a quick recharge: a few minutes are enough to regain vigor, motivation, and mental clarity.
It is highly complementary to classic warm-ups, whether individual or collective.
SAR is a technique based on Pavlov’s conditioned reflex to cope with stress and remain in the action activation zone.
It offers a quick response to distractions or rising stress. Its implementation requires regular training so that it becomes an effective reflex in critical moments. It can be a discreet movement, a keyword, or a specific breathing technique, making it usable in any professional, academic, or athletic context. It becomes a valuable ally for maintaining optimal concentration.
Activation Level Regulation (RNA) is a technique that allows one to maintain or very quickly return to the ideal zone for performance. It helps regulate energy and cognitive expenditure throughout an activity. It helps manage stress and emotion, thereby fostering motivation.
Developed within the armed forces, Potential Optimization Techniques (TOP®) are now being disseminated in the civilian world. They are for everyone, whether individuals (children, managers, employees, etc.) or professionals (healthcare workers, athletes, HR, educators, etc.). TOP® constitute a customizable toolkit, containing pedagogical techniques that can be used autonomously and automatically, enabling adaptation to contextual constraints and maximizing one’s resources in all situations.
Participants will be able to integrate the TOP® method into their daily, professional, and personal lives, facilitate the expression of their potential, and adapt to new, complex, or stressful situations.
Prerequisites: No prerequisites are required to access the initial TOP training.
Participants will be able to integrate the TOP® method into their practice, provide individual or collective support, and potentially organize and lead introductory TOP® training sessions.
Prerequisites: Must have fully completed the Initial FI TOP Training within two years prior to the start of the TOP Practitioner Training.
Upon completion of the training, participants will master group facilitation techniques, identify postures that promote active engagement, and design impactful educational materials and activities.
Prerequisites: Must be a TOP practitioner or in the process of becoming one.
Upon completion of the training, participants will be able to competently continue their TOP® activities through reflection on their practices, skill development, and constructive dialogue with a supervisor.
Prerequisites: It will be necessary to have started individual supervision with the supervisor.
Discover how TOPs can transform your daily life and your performance.
Contact us to schedule your training!